GE ZEM200 User Manual
GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZEM200 Series
Consumer Information
Countertop Microwave Oven
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Introduction
Your new Monogram microwave oven makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical cooking
features or assiduous attention to detail—or for all of these reasons—you’ll find that your
Monogram microwave oven’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for
years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your microwave
oven properly.
For a listing of dealers—or if you have other questions—please call the GE Answer Center®
(800.626.2000).
Contents
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5, 15, 22
Appliance Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Consumer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 25
Cooking Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Model and Serial Number Location . . . . . . . .3
Oven Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21
Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Cooking Complete Reminder . . . . . . . . . . .20
Delay Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Glass Cooking Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 20
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Scroll Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Sound Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Start/Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Timer On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12–16
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Express Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Time Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Beverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chicken/Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Potato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vegetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Microwave power output of
this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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Before
using
your
oven
Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need
more help, call:
GE Answer Center®
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
See the Features of Your Oven section for
model and serial number location.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card
included in this guide.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your microwave oven.
If you
received a
damaged
oven
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
Save time
& money
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In
most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved,
write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING— To reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy’’ on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically designed to
heat, dry, or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or near
a sink.
• This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this microwave oven.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over
or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
—If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off and
disconnect power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door
is opened, the fire may spread.
• Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a fire. It
increases the heat around the magnetron and
can shorten the life of the oven.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be
careful when opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent possible
injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’ such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets and egg yolks should
be pierced to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—will
explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute
the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not
always bubble when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get superheated and
not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before
moving it or putting anything into it.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we recommend the
following: before removing the container
from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffeecups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an
internal temperature of at least 170°F. This
assures that, in the remote possibility that
trichina may be present in the meat, it will
be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless it is in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
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FOODS
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad
and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have metallic trim
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable for
microwaving.”
• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with one cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to the dish.
Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
• Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to handle the
cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage containers should be at
least partially uncovered because they form a
tight seal. When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam away from
hands and face.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but
should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1)Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2)Do not microwave empty containers.
3)Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord
will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded twoprong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to
provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground
terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw
does not ground the appliance unless the cover
screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall
receptacle is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one
hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord
will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnection of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-prong
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING— Improper use
of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
(See the Extension Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
PREFERRED METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Fig. 1
Ensure proper ground and
firm connection before use
Fig. 2
TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Align large prongs/slots
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in
using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-
type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into
a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the counter top or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary when
the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
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1
EXPRESS COOK2EXPRESS COOK3EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK5EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK
7 8 9
0
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
CLEAR
OFF
HELP
START
PAUSE
POPCORN BEVERAGE
REMINDER
DELAY
START
DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
TIME
COOK
CHICKEN/
FISH
TIMER
ON/OFF
CLOCK AM/PM
SOUND
LEVEL
REHEAT
POTATO
VEGETABLE
SENSOR COOKING
SCROLL SPEED
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
3 421
5 6 7
Features of Your Oven
Countertop Microwave Oven
1. Door Latches.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
3. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave
energy distributing system. Do not remove
this cover. You will damage the oven.
4. Touch Control Panel and Display.
5. Convenience Guide.
6. Glass Cooking Tray.
7. Door Latch Release. Press latch release
button to open door.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven
light are located on the inside walls of the
microwave oven.
Accessory
Included
The enclosed hardware kit (4-A019) allows you
to hang this model under your cabinet.
Optional
Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX827 27″ Built-In Kit allows this oven to be
built into a cabinet or wall.
Throughout
this manual,
features and
appearance
may vary
from your
model
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